Received a 1099-NEC for amount less than $200

[Will-M]

Do I have to include the 1099-NEC for under 200 dollars as a participant in a health study? There was no other income except for spouse income (married / filing jointly) and the study has ended.

[Vanessa A · Accepted solution]

Yes.  If you are filing a joint return with your spouse, you will need to include ALL of your income as well no matter how little it is.

If you are not filing a return and your spouse is filing separately, then you do not need to file a return to claim only the $200.

To enter the 1099 NEC as non-self-employment income take the following steps:

• Income
• 1099-NEC under Other Common Income
• Enter the information from the 1099-NEC
• Continue through and say the work does NOT involve work that is like your main job
• Select the years you received it
• Say no, to did this involve an intent to earn money

[Will-M]

That worked... thank you Vanessa A!